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Newsletter |
March 2010 Edition |
Contents
Welcome New Chamber Members
- March 1, 2010
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4000 Hudson Rd.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-3541
Fax: 319-266-3542
Contact: Gary Hedding
Category: Churches
Dralle Bros Sewing Store
2401 Falls Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-291-6776
Fax: 319-433-0357
Contact: Kurt Dralle
Category: Sewing-Retail
FNBC Iowa
3336 Kimball Ave., Ste. 151C
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-215-4169
Fax: 319-215-4259
Contact: Dan Rasmussen
Category: Business Broker
Kremer Kehe Inc.
212 E. 4th St.
PO Box 4220
Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-404-9106
Contact: Jared Kremer
Category: Financial Planning/Services
Liberty Tax Service
618 Brandilynn Blvd., Ste. 6
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-6500
Contact: Nick Elliott
Category: Tax Service
The OmniHighTech International, L.L.C.
8120 Jennings Dr., Ste. 13J
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 302-345-5149
Fax: 319-273-4343
Contact: John Zhang
Category: International Trading
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #125
1695 Burton Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-233-7551
Fax: 319-233-6783
Contact: Jack Good
Category: Associations/Organizations
Upper Cervical Health Center
1935 Main St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-5934
Fax: 319-266-4564
Contact: Kyle Troyer
Category: Chiropractors
Web Plus Internet Marketing & Publishing
1718 Mandalay Dr.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-273-4334
Contact: Roger Queiroz
Category: Internet Marketing
Z Wireless
220 Brandilynn Blvd., Ste. A
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-277-7244
Contact: Katie Carstens
Category: Cellular Services
Z Wireless
Crossroads Mall
2060 Crossroads Blvd.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-236-4424
Contact: Jake Brunscheon
Category: Cellular Services
Z Wireless
College Square Mall
6301 University Ave.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-3344
Contact: Amy Blackmer
Category: Cellular Services
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2010 Premier Members
- March 1, 2010
The Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce extends a special thank you to our 2010 Premier Members. If you would like to become a Premier Member, please fill out the Voluntary Assessment portion of your dues.
| AECOM |
| Ameriprise Financial Services |
| Bankers Advertising Company |
| Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. |
| Candy Blossoms |
| Cedar Valley Networking |
| Companion Animal Clinic |
| Computer Sense, Inc. |
| Marvin Diemer |
| Direct Appliance and TV Center Inc. |
| Express Employment Professionals |
| Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. |
| Michael Hollen, D.D.S. |
| Hyde Telecom Partners, Inc. |
| Kugler Construction & Plumbing |
| Landlords of Black Hawk, Inc. |
| Magellan Midstream Partners |
| Lee Miller |
| Nelson Electric Company of Black Hawk County LC |
| Roger Pease |
| Petersen & Tietz Florists & Greenhouses |
| Ramada Convention Center |
| Rose, Fred |
| Roth Jewelers |
| Snap Fitness |
| Van Meter Co. |
| The World's Window |
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Thank You!
- March 1, 2010
The Greater Cedar Valley Chamber
would like to say thank you to the
Members who have renewed their membership for 2010.
Thank you for your continued support!
For a complete list of membership renewals, please visit the
Resource Documents link on our web site.
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Ribbon Cuttings
- March 1, 2010
Far Reach Technologies
208A Main St., Cedar Falls
Heal the Family, Inc.
215 E. 4th St., Waterloo
The Iowa Financial Group-MetLife
527 Olympic Dr., Waterloo
Peoples Savings Bank
223 W. Dike Rd., Dike
Z Wireless
220 Brandilynn Blvd., Ste. A, Cedar Falls
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Good Morning Cedar Valley
- March 1, 2010
Thursday, March 11
7:30 - 9:00 AM
5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
W. 4th & Commercial St., Waterloo
The program will include updates on city and county issues from Mayor Buck Clark, Mayor Jon Crews and a representative from the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors.
There is no cost to attend; however, reservations are required. Please RSVP by March 4 to the Chamber office at 319-233-8431 or to erin@greatercedarvalleychamber.com.
Sponsored by:
Co-Sponsored by:
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Strictly Business 2010
- March 1, 2010
Tuesday, April 6
Park Place Event Centre, Cedar Falls
4:00 - 7:00 PM
New This Year: FREE VALET PARKING
Business After Hours Starts @ 5:00
Over 60 Exhibitors
Free Admission With Business Card
Prize Drawing Every 1/2 Hour
Platinum Sponsor
Community National Bank
Gold Sponsor
Barmuda Catering
Silver Sponsors
Allen Health System, Verizon Wireless, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
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Strictly Business 2010 Exhibitor Booths
- March 1, 2010
There are a limited number of exhibitor booths left! Businesses new to the Cedar Valley as well as long-term businesses will benefit from exposure at the Expo. Booths are available for $375. If you are interested in a booth space, please contact Bette Wubbena at 233-8431 or bette@greatercedarvalleychamber.com.
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Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber Annual Awards
- March 1, 2010
The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber are excited to announce the awards that will be given at the 2010 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 29 at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. This is the first joint Annual Awards ceremony with the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Do you know of an individual who should be recognized for their contributions in creating a strong business climate and enhancing the quality of life in the Cedar Valley by continued service and leadership? Has a business, organization, service club or human service agency made an outstanding contribution to the Cedar Valley and its citizens on a continued basis or with a specific project? You now have the opportunity to nominate them for recognition of their contributions.
Nominations are being accepted through March 12 for the following awards:
· Business of the Year
· Cedar Valley Partner Award
· Fulfilling the Vision Award
· Harold Brock Innovation Award
· Treating Capital Well Award
Nomination forms are available at the Chamber offices or online under the “Chamber Programs” link. For more information, please contact Bette Wubbena at 233-8431 or bette@greatercedarvalleychamber.com.
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2010 Annual Celebration
- March 1, 2010
1st Annual Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
Annual Celebration
"Honoring the past...Springing into the future"
Thursday, April 29 at the 5 Sulivan Brothers Convention Center
Social Hour - 6 PM
Dinner - 7 PM
Program - 7:45 PM
Dessert & Networking - 8:45 PM
Please contact Bette Wubbena at 233-8431 or bette@greatercedarvalleychamber.com to reserve your corporate table or to inquire about purchasing individual tickets.
 
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Alliance Government Relations
- March 1, 2010
By Steve Dust, President/CEO, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance
The business advocacy role of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance is taken very seriously. Recently, I wrote a summary of the Alliance's annual legislative forum that was addressed and emailed only to our investor/members in the Cedar Valley. In the summary, I expressed disappointment in some of the positions taken by legislators that supported initiatives such as imposing a prevailing wage, attacks on Iowa’s Right to Work via Fair Share (now called “reasonable reimbursement”) and “choice of doctor” proposals. These proposals increase costs to business and business owners, and working taxpayers in general. Not only that, they make Iowa's business climate less hospitable to those who consider our area and state for their businesses or who are now doing business here.
In my “comments” portion of the summary, I crossed a line from issue advocacy to my opinion on the current state of organized labor. I regret that. My committment to you in the future is to remain "on issue."
I know we won't agree with those who represent or work for unions on some issues - a few are listed above - we do agree on many items. We need economic development tools that permit the Cedar Valley to compete effectively for capital investment. We need new jobs that pay well. We need educational systems that are top-notch at all levels. We need impressive quality of life features are required to attract businesses and talented people. And we all agree that everyone should have access to the jobs and opportunities in the Cedar Valley of Iowa.
Look for Email Updates:
By the time this edition is published, the legislature will be well past the February 12th "funnel date," when bills not yet approved by most committees can no longer reach the floor for debate. Therefore, we aren't going to include an update here. Rather, Alliance Government Relations Director Steve Firman has been providing updates by e-newsletter, and there is additional information at www.cedarvalleyalliance.com at the Government Relations tab.
A Government Relations guiding statement: The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance is a pro-growth, business advocacy organization. We believe that businesses invest in the Alliance and our related organizations to obtain services that help their business to prosper. When your business prospers, you hire talented people. With increased success, your business will invest in people, technology, and facilities. With those investments, the tax base increases, and governments can lower tax rates.
We advocate for business success, regardless of size of the business, and economic growth, in the Cedar Valley of Iowa. We advocate for business and individual earnings to stay in the private sector to be spent or invested as risk takers and wage earners see fit. We believe strongly that individuals have the right to free association. We work to ensure those who are imposing new or increased restriction on your business or individual freedom understand the impact of such action on the Cedar Valley or Iowa as a place to live and do business.
And, we encourage the growth and health of non-profit institutions including but not limited to, the University, colleges, schools and our hospitals because they, too, increase the supply of talented people who are consumers, and the institutions themselves consume enormous amounts of goods and services. They add additional intellectual value that often leads to private and public innovation.
We advocate for funding of essential infrastructure necessary to expand our economy - like broadband, highways, and business districts, etc. We want to live in a superb place, so we work with our partners in local government to secure quality of life features, in addition to the infrastructure and business climate that ensure we prosper.
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Business Education Series: Communications/Social Networking
- March 1, 2010
The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber are offering a series of educational seminars in 2010. The second seminar of the series is on Thursday, April 1 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the VGM Group, Inc. The topic is Communications/Social Networking.
Online Social Networking sites such as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Google are changing the way consumers make purchasing decisions. Discover new techniques to market your business online using the latest tools and Web technologies. Presenters include: Mike Mallaro, CFO/CIO of the VGM Group, Inc.; Jeremy Kauten, General Manager of VGM Forbin; and Christina Throndson, Search Engine Specialist at VGM Forbin.
Cost is $15 for Alliance & Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Attendees are asked to RSVP to the Alliance & Chamber at 319-232-1156 or info@greatercedarvalleychamber.com.
Sponsored by:
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Chairman's Circle
- March 1, 2010
The Greater Cedar Valley Chamber would like to extend a special
thank you to our 2010 Chairman's Circle Sponsors.
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My Waterloo Days announces 2010 dates, theme, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities
- March 1, 2010
The My Waterloo Days executive committee announced the dates and theme of the 2010 festival to be held Thursday through Sunday, June 3rd-6th. “Expo Excitement” has been selected as the theme, reflecting the utilization of the RiverLoop Expo Plaza in downtown Waterloo.
The 2010 executive committee has begun planning for “Expo Excitement.” The 2010 event will again include longtime community favorites such as: People in the Park, downtown parade, local and national musical acts, carnival midway, and the Family & Kids Activity area.
The committee is currently recruiting sponsorships for several high-exposure events, including the fireworks display. Without sponsorships from our local businesses, these events cannot occur, and sponsoring My Waterloo Days is an excellent marketing opportunity for area businesses. Sponsorships for My Waterloo Days enables the planning committee to seek a variety of entertainment and family fun for visitors to enjoy. All major sponsors will see their name and logo or slogan in lights at Lincoln Park and at the RiverLoop Expo Plaza on a 5’ x 7’ full-color, digital sign.
Once again there are fundraising opportunities available to local service groups, organizations and churches with clean up, ID validation and beer pouring. Groups can earn from as little as $40 to as much as $500 depending on the number of volunteers required. Slots for ID validation and beer pouring are in 3 hour shifts and clean-up projects are targeted at 1 hour.
As the committee continues to make progress and finalize plans for the 2010 festival, additional information such as entertainment and location specifics, will be released to keep the community well informed of what to expect in 2010. For more information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, call Jay Stoddard at the Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce at 319-233-8431.
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Power Networking
- March 1, 2010
POWER Networking
Thursday, April 22
4:00 - 5:30 PM
5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
W. 4th & Commercial St., Waterloo
Attendees will have the opportunity to networking with MANY
businesses in one hour. Bring your business cards!
Call 233-8431 or email info@greatercedarvalleychamber.com for a reservation. Limited to two representatives per member and fifty attendees.
Sponsored by:
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The Business Connection is the newsletter of the Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce. In December of 2006 the newsletter became part of the Courier's monthly publication Cedar Valley Business Monthly.
The Cedar Valley Business Monthly incorporates chamber and Alliance news and information along with local business news compiled by the Courier and a variety of columns by and for local business people and those involved in economic development.
The chamber newsletter is located in the center section of the Cedar Valley Business Monthly. Circulation of the publication is 6,500.
Chamber members have an opportunity to advertise in the chambers' section of the publication. Please contact Erin Freeseman to learn more about the available advertising options. |
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